Abstract
This adaptation of the critically acclaimed and provocative dance production by Mark Morris takes a fresh and controversial approach to the baroque operatic masterwork written in 1689 by Henry Purcell.
Dido, the noble Queen of Carthage, has fallen in love with the Trojan prince Aeneas. While the court celebrates the imminent union of the two monarchs, the evil Sorceress with her coven of witches plots their downfall. Romance leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
This film stars Mark Morris himself in the dual roles of Dido and the Sorceress, and the supporting roles are performed by the incomparable Mark Morris Dance Group.
Tafelmusik provides accompaniment to a superb cast of vocal soloists including the great American mezzo Jennifer Lane.
Dido, the noble Queen of Carthage, has fallen in love with the Trojan prince Aeneas. While the court celebrates the imminent union of the two monarchs, the evil Sorceress with her coven of witches plots their downfall. Romance leads to heartbreak and tragedy.
This film stars Mark Morris himself in the dual roles of Dido and the Sorceress, and the supporting roles are performed by the incomparable Mark Morris Dance Group.
Tafelmusik provides accompaniment to a superb cast of vocal soloists including the great American mezzo Jennifer Lane.
Collection
Subject
Contributors
Sweete, Barbara Willis (director), Morris, Mark (choreographer), Fiehman, Niv (executive producer), Iron, Daniel (producer), Purcell, Henry (composer), Podsedly, Milan (director of Photography), Valier, Petra (editor), Rhombus Media (producer), Tafelmusik Orchestra (performer), Chamber Choir (performer), Telefilm Canada (producer), Ontario Film Development Corporation (producer), Mark Morris Dance Group (contributor)
Duration
01:02:59 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, high school (grades 10-12), college
Copyright Holder
| Name | Bullfrog Films (Firm) |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 800-543-3764 |
| Address | Bullfrog Films, PO Box 149Oley, PA 19547 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
1995-01-01
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